ydl_api_ng
Simple youtube-dl REST API to launch downloads on a distant server.
- Media Management
- Python
- GPL-3.0
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 240
- Forks
- 26
- Open issues
- 0
- Commits, last 12 months
- 51
- Last commit
- Sep 14, 2026
- Latest release
- No releases
- Created
- Apr 17, 2022
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About ydl_api_ng
Simple youtube-dl REST API to launch downloads on a distant server. ydl_api_ng is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and written mainly in Python, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 240 stars and 26 forks on GitHub, with 51 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is ydl_api_ng?
ydl_api_ng is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Media Management category. Simple youtube-dl REST API to launch downloads on a distant server. The source code lives at github.com/Totonyus/ydl_api_ng, where it has 240 stars.
Is ydl_api_ng free and open source?
Yes. ydl_api_ng is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run ydl_api_ng with Docker?
ydl_api_ng does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Python), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to ydl_api_ng?
Popular open-source alternatives to ydl_api_ng include Sonarr, MeTube and Radarr.
Is ydl_api_ng actively maintained?
The most recent commit to ydl_api_ng was on Sep 14, 2026 with 51 commits in the past twelve months. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.